A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?

a. Green:

Green triage tags are typically used for "walking wounded" or patients with minor injuries who can wait longer for treatment. These patients are considered to have non-life-threatening injuries and can be managed after more critical patients have been stabilized.

b. Yellow:

Yellow triage tags are used for patients with moderate injuries who require medical attention but are not in immediate danger of death. These patients may have significant injuries that require timely treatment but do not have life-threatening conditions.

c. Black:

The black tag is used for patients who are not expected to survive due to severe injuries or critical conditions. In the case of full-thickness burns covering a large percentage of the body (such as 72%), the patient’s prognosis is poor, and immediate care resources should be allocated to those with a higher chance of survival.The black tag indicates that the patient’s injuries are incompatible with life, and comfort measures may be provided, but resuscitation efforts are not a priority.

d. Red:

Red triage tags are used for patients with life-threatening injuries who require immediate medical attention to survive. These patients have critical conditions that require rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment to prevent further deterioration and improve outcomes.

a. "I will wear a surgical mask within 3ft of the client":

This statement is correct. Wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client helps prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets from the client to the healthcare provider or others in close proximity.

b. "I will check that the room has a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system":

This statement is not directly related to implementing droplet precautions. While a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system can help improve air quality in a healthcare setting, it is not a standard requirement for implementing droplet precautions.

c. "I will wear an N95 respirator when providing care for the client":

This statement is not accurate for implementing droplet precautions for influenza. N95 respirators are used for airborne precautions, which are indicated for diseases transmitted by smaller droplet nuclei (e.g., tuberculosis). Surgical masks are typically sufficient for preventing the transmission of respiratory droplets during care for clients with influenza.

d. "I will assign the client to a room with positive airflow":

This statement is not appropriate for implementing droplet precautions. Positive airflow rooms are typically used for clients requiring airborne precautions to prevent the spread of infectious agents in the air. In the case of influenza, droplet precautions are sufficient, and assigning the client to a room with standard airflow is appropriate.